Australia, Pakistan squeeze into T20 semis
- Published: 3 Oct 2012 at 01.49
- Online news: Asia
Australia and Pakistan squeezed into the World Twenty20 semi-finals Tuesday as India and South Africa packed their bags after a topsy-turvy last round of Super Eight matches.
Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Hafeez (C) celebrates with his teammates after he dismissed of Australian cricketer Cameron White during the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup's Super Eight match between Australia and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Australia and Pakistan squeezed into the World Twenty20 semi-finals.
On an evening when run-rate calculations were paramount, Australia lost to Pakistan but still went through, while former champions India headed home despite eking out a narrow, one-run win over South Africa.
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